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It’s costumary for World Leaders to congratulate each other, despite political disagreements.
U.S. President Donald Trump did not send birthday wishes to Russian President Vladimir Putin when he turned 73 on October 7.
This was confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who told reporters, “No, there were no congratulations,” during his daily press briefing, according to EFE, cited by Agerpres.
When Donald Trump turned 79 on June 14, Vladimir Putin called the POTUS to congratulate him
A complicated relationship
Trump recently said he gets along “very well” with Putin but also warned that the U.S. could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, if Russia does not end the war in Ukraine.
The conflict in Ukraine continues to divide Washington and Moscow with Russia focusing on territorial claims, while Ukraine and its Western allies demand stronger security guarantees for the war-torn country.
As peace talks have stalled, Kyiv has developed a new strategy emphasizing both military resilience and economic pressure on Moscow.
Putin warns of irreparable damage
Putin has warned that supplying U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would damage relations between Moscow and Washington, possibly beyond repair. He argued that such long-range weapons, if used to strike inside Russia, would require direct American involvement.
But Putin is walking a fine diplomatic line. He wants the US to cut back, or even stop, military support for Ukraine, but as Trump has shown renewed support for Ukraine in the conflict, Putin cannot afford to alienate the POTUS completely.
Russian officials have reiterated their openness to dialogue but insist that any future talks must consider what they call Russia’s “legitimate security interests.”
Despite rising hostility, the Kremlin maintains that communication channels with Washington should remain open.
Zelensky pushes for more Western weapons
Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, with military aid at the top of the agenda.
Zelensky has urged the U.S. and NATO partners to provide advanced weaponry, including Tomahawk missiles, to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses and expand its operational range against Russian forces.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin expressed support for Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, though he ultimately did not receive it. Observers see this gesture as part of Moscow’s attempt to keep relations stable.
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